Compression Fittings Technical Information
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Technical Information
Sec. A
• How to order

Sec. B
• Instrument Tee
• Heat Exchanger Tee
• Thermocouple Bore Through
• TylubeTM Thread Lubricant

Sec. C
• CBC-Lok® Installation Instructions
• To Remove Tube and Re-Connect Tube Fitting

Sec. D
• CBC-Lok® Tubing Selection & Preparation

Sec. E
• Gas Service
• Precautions for Weld Ends
• Typsy Leak Detector
• Gap Gages
• Safety Guidelines
• Quality Control

Sec. F
• Pipe Thread Specifications
• Temperature Ratings
• Tube Pressure Derating Factors at Elevated Temperatures

Sec. G
• Heat Traceability
• Raw Material Specifications
• Tylok Pre-Setting Tool

Sec. H
• Tube Insertion Chart
• Tubing–General Applications

Sec. I  
• Notice
• Limited Warranty

Instrument Tee

The Instrument Tee may be ordered with any standard tube or pipe size. When ordering, specify sizes in the following order:
1. Tube Size O.D
2. Female Pipe Size
3. Male Pipe Size

Example: 1/2" tube, 3/8" female pipe, 1/4" male pipe.
SS-8-DTFM-6-4

   

Heat Exchanger Tee

The Heat Exchanger Tee may be ordered in any standard tube size. The process tube is bored through. When ordering, specify sizes in the following order:
1. Jacket Tube O.D
2. Process Tube O.D. followed by “BT” for bore through designation
3. Branch Tube O.D.

Example: 1/2" tube, 1/4" tube bored through, 1/2" tube.
SS-8-DTTT-4BT-8

   

Thermocouple Bore Through

A Thermocouple Connector can be furnished already bored through for an additional charge. When ordering:
1. Select required size male connector.
2. Add the letters “BT” to designate bore through.

Example: 4-DMC-2-BT

   

Tylube Thread Lubricant

Tylube™ is an anti-gall compound to be used on stainless steel, steel and nickel based alloys. Temperature range to 500°F. Not recommended for plastic and aluminum products. Tylube™ is made from distilled water with inert ingredients and contains no silicones, heavy metals, chlorine or sulfur. For a complete list of ingredients request an MSDS to be sure of its compatibility with your installation. Available in 8 oz. plastic bottles.

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